Legal Protection for Victims of Drug Abuse in the Juvenile Criminal Justice System
Keywords:
Legal Protection, Drug Abuse, ChildrenAbstract
This study examines legal protection for children who are victims of drug abuse in the juvenile criminal justice system in Indonesia. With the legal basis regulated in Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics and Law Number 11 of 2012 concerning the Juvenile Criminal Justice System (UU SPPA), child victims of drugs are considered to need a rehabilitative approach, not just criminal punishment. This study uses a normative legal method by analyzing related laws and literature studies to identify legal provisions, children's rights, and legal protection mechanisms. The results of the study indicate that although regulations for the protection of child victims of drugs are available, their implementation in the field still encounters obstacles, including limited rehabilitation facilities, lack of understanding of law enforcement officers regarding the rehabilitative approach, and social stigma against children involved in drugs. Based on these results, it is recommended that the government increase the capacity of rehabilitation facilities, provide special training for law enforcement officers, and conduct public education to reduce stigma. With this approach, it is hoped that legal protection for child victims of drugs can be more effective and in line with the best interests of the child.
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